over one's head; aloft; up in the air or sky, esp. near the zenith

There was a cloud overhead.

so as to be completely submerged or deeply involved

to plunge overhead in water; to sink overhead in debt.

situated, operating, or passing above, aloft, or over the head

an overhead sprinkler system.

of or pertaining to the general cost of running a business

overhead expenses; an overhead charge.

the general, fixed cost of running a business, as rent, lighting, and heating expenses, which cannot be charged or attributed to a specific product or part of the work operation.

Accounting . that part of manufacturing costs for which cost per unit produced is not readily assignable.

(in a hoistway) the distance between the last floor level served and the beam supporting the hoisting sheaves or machinery.

(in racket sports) a stroke in which the ball or shuttlecock is hit with a downward motion from above the head; smash.

an overhead compartment, shelf, etc.

Pillows are in the overhead above each passenger's seat.

Also called overhead shot. Movies, Television . a shot in which the camera is positioned above the actors, esp. directly overhead.

a ceiling light in a room

Turn off the overheads when you leave.

Also called overhead projector. a projector capable of projecting images above and behind the person operating it, thus allowing a lecturer or speaker to remain facing the audience while using it.

Also called overhead projection. a picture or image projected in this manner

a lecture enhanced with overheads.

adjective, adverb

below , underfoot

adjective, adverb

above , aerial , aloft , atop , hanging , in the sky , on high , over , overhanging , roof , skyward , upper , upward

noun

budget , burden , cost , depreciation , expense , expenses , insurance , outlay , rent , upkeep , utilities , above , aerial , aloft , cover , roof